S2E8 - Toyin Ajayi- Beyond Rest: What Self-Care Really Means for Your Mental Health

In this episode of Beyond the Healing, host Dorcas Pittman is joined by Toyin Ajayi, a seasoned personal development coach, motivational speaker, and founder of Outdoorsy Black Women—a vibrant social network dedicated to connecting Black women who are curious about or committed to an outdoorsy lifestyle. Together, they dig deep into what self-care truly means, especially for Black women who are often taught to put themselves last. From navigating guilt-free self-care to redefining what it means to be “selfish,” this conversation challenges the surface-level views of rest and instead explores self-care as a spiritual, emotional, and mental necessity. Toyin, who currently lives a nomadic life traveling the country in her 16ft travel trailer, shares how her relationship with God, her adventures in nature, and her work in building communities like Cheers To Her Wins have taught her the importance of boundaries, discernment, and divine protection. This episode reminds us that self-care isn’t optional—it’s sacred, and it’s a lifelong journey rooted in self-worth, faith, and freedom.Host: Dorcas Pittman Website: https://www.dorcaspittman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdorcasp/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamdorcaspGuest: Toyin AjayiWebsite: https://coachingwithtoyin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithtoyin/Outdoorsy Black WomenFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorsyBlackWomen/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/outdoorsyblackwomen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutdoorsyBlackWomen